€3.6M in Counterfeit Euros Seized in Istanbul

Istanbul police seized €3.6 million in counterfeit Euros during raids in the Fatih and Zeytinburnu districts. Acting on intelligence about fake currency production, police uncovered 3,000 counterfeit 100-Euro banknotes without watermarks, 1,500 with watermarks, printing machines, Euro molds, and other forgery tools. One suspect was detained and is currently under police interrogation. Authorities continue investigating […]

Sumela Monastery Dazzles in Winter

Sumela Monastery, located in Maçka district of Trabzon, Türkiye and one of the most important tourism centers of the Black Sea region, was covered in white after the heavy snowfall in the region, amazed local and foreign tourists. “I live in Alanya and we miss the snow there. There is a wonderful atmosphere. I hadn’t […]

‘Empire of the Rabbits’ Triumphs at Tallinn Film Festival

  Seyfettin Tokmak’s film Empire of the Rabbits won Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, where it had its world premiere. The film, a joint production of Türkiye, Mexico, Croatia, and Lebanon, explores themes of friendship, resistance, and imagination through the story of Musa, who dreams of saving rabbits […]

Ski Season Starts at Palandöken Ski Resort in Türkiye

The ski season started earlier than expected at Palandöken Ski Resort, which has 56 tracks that appeal to skiers with all levels of experience, in Erzurum, Türkiye, thanks to the snowfall that continued for 3 days. The resort, which also attracts great attention from foreigners with its facilities and alternative activities, hosted countless people free […]

Gallipoli Castle Wins International Heritage Award

  Seddülbahir Castle, a 17th-century fortress on Türkiye’s Gallipoli Peninsula, has won the “Heritage Project” award in the Architecture Category at the prestigious Dezeen Awards. The castle, built by Hatice Turhan Sultan and pivotal in the Gallipoli Wars, was the site of the Allied Powers’ first bombardment on November 3, 1914, and where the first […]

Damaged Road to Lebanese Border Under Repair in Syria

Work has been initiated to repair the international road connecting the Jdeidet Yabus border gate to the Lebanese border, which was damaged and closed in an attack by Israeli forces in Syria last month. According to officials, a temporary road has been opened until the work is completed. Israeli forces launched an attack on the […]

Spain Factory Explosion Kills 3

An explosion at a plastics factory in Ibi, Alicante, southeastern Spain, has left three people dead and three others seriously injured. The blast, which destroyed the roof and parts of the walls, occurred with 39 workers inside. Authorities suspect a boiler explosion and have launched an investigation into the cause of the incident.

Heavy Snow Kills At Laast 4 in South Korea

  Heavy snowfall in South Korea has resulted in four deaths and 11 injuries. A 53-vehicle pileup in Wonju caused by icy roads left several injured, while structural collapses in Pyeongtaek and a parking lot claimed two lives. The Korea Meteorological Administration reported snow depths of 40.2 cm in Seoul’s Gwanak district and 27.1 cm […]

Indonesia Floods and Landslides Claim 27 Lives

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have left 27 dead and 20 injured, with the toll rising as rescue teams search for missing individuals in mud-covered highways in North Sumatra’s Deli Serdang region. The disaster has also caused significant damage to homes, mosques, and agricultural lands, while disrupting regional elections […]